New Column: Homemade Beauty/01

In honor of the first day of spring, I’m introducing a new column to Love+Cupcakes: HOMEMADE BEAUTY! I’ve been wanting to share some of my homemade beauty tips for a while now and seeing that today is the first day of the warmer part of the year, I figured it was the perfect moment to start. It’s time to shed our winter-worn hair and skin, and brighten up for the new season!

I’m a huge fan of all-natural skin and hair care, and whenever I can make something myself, it’s that much more satisfying for me. Just like food, I like to know what goes into the products I’m using and if there’s ever a way to make them healthier, more natural or more organic, I will. This avocado mask leaves hair softer, thicker feeling, and super shiny.

1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil (you can also use 2-3 Vitamin E capsules as well. Carefully split them open to drain oil)

DIRECTIONS

In a blender, mixer, or food processor combine avocado and oils until smooth and creamy. Slather mixture onto dry hair and put up into a secure bun. Let sit for 20 minutes. Shampoo and condition as usual. Blow dry hair for extra shine.

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{BENEFITS}

AVOCADO

Moisturizes hair

High in Vitamin B & E

COCONUT OIL

Moisturizes hair

VITAMIN E

Antioxidant

Promotes a healthy scalp which aids in hair growth

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Disclaimer: I am by no means a medical expert or esthetician. These home remedies are based on my own research, opinions, likes, and experiences. I’m sharing them because they have worked for me. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients that I am suggesting, please DO NOT attempt the recipe. If you have any other concerns, please consult your doctor. Thanks, I love you, please don’t sue me!

My mom used to use warmed olive oil every few months on my hair since it gets so dry. It’s worse now that I dye it, too. This looks interesting. I’m a big fan of coconut oil–so versatile.

Just a note for your consideration…don’t ever try that homemade pore strip mask with the gelatin. Unless you don’t like your skin that much and feel like ripping it off, along with parts of your eyebrow. Just sayin…

Last fall in Maine, my legs were bitten by chiggers in the tall grass. A friend sent me to the health food store to buy coconut oil, and I was absolutely amazed at how it stopped the itching! Love it when you can use something natural! You just have to be careful to not get on your clothing!
XOX, Mert

Coconut oil is so versatile, in South India we use them for cooking as well. I regularly oil my hair with coconut oil and wash with a shampoo, and my hair never dries out. Your recipe for the hair mask seems like a winner.

I agree! Coconut oil is very versatile. I’ve used it in cooking as well. A lot of the vegan or gluten-free recipes I’ve made call for coconut oil. But I think I love it most as a beauty ingredient. I use it to cleanse my hair and skin a few times per week, it feels to great and smells delicious! xo

Unfortunately, this recipe is for immediate use. I don’t think the avocado would hold up well without refrigeration, and even with refrigeration, I wouldn’t recommend using this mask on your body after 1-2 days. But it might be fun to make a kit out of it to give as a gift! You can put the two oils into a mason jar and place it in a small basket with a couple of fresh avocados and tie it up with a bow! Include the instructions on a little gift card and voila!

Instead of using other kinds of medications, I can resort to this.
Makeup Remover ‘ just like lotion, can easily take off makeup with a cotton ball or q-tip, simple. that coconut oil is truly one of the healthiest oils that can be used in cooking.